Answer:
x = - 7, x = - 1
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
x² + 8x + 7 = 0
Consider the factors of the constant term (+ 7) which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term (+ 8)
The factors are + 7 and + 1 , since
7 × 1 = 7 and 7 + 1 = 8 , then
(x + 7)(x + 1) = 0 ← in factored form
Equate each factor to zero and solve for x
x + 7 = 0 ⇒ x = - 7
x + 1 = 0 ⇒ x = - 1
Answer:
[tex]x=-1,-7[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]x^2+8x+7=0[/tex] where a [tex]\neq[/tex] 0 so a = 1 b = 8 c = 7
Quadratic Formula: [tex]x=-b\frac{\sqrt{b^2-4ac} }{2a}[/tex]
[tex]x=-8\frac{\sqrt{8^2-4(1)(7)} }{2(1)}[/tex]
[tex]x=-8\frac{\sqrt{64-28} }{2}[/tex] Evaluate the exponent and multiply 4ac
[tex]x=-8\frac{\sqrt{36} }{2}[/tex] Subtract b^2 - 4ac and multiply 2a
[tex]x=-8\frac{\sqrt{6} }{2}[/tex] Solve for the sqrt root of 35
x = - 8 ± 6/2 =
x = - 8 + 6/2 = -1
x = - 8 - 6/2 = -7
